Not everyone is fortunate enough to have easy access to an abundant wood supply that, with the help of a chainsaw, can be turned into firewood. For many people who need firewood for their log burner, there is only one option: to find a local supplier. Now, not everyone needs a whole cord of wood, …
Today, more people than ever are planning to be food self-sufficient. Many others have spare garden areas that they want to grow crops on and hence avoid buying expensive store produce. Growing seasonal produce makes it difficult to maintain supplies throughout the year. I have a patch of potatoes that are growing at the moment …
A root cellar is an essential facility for anyone planning to grow enough food to feed their family through the winter season. Most root cellars are located below, or at least partially below ground for produce to last longer. A root cellar can be anything from a trash can buried in the soil to a …
I have lost count of how many times I have heard people say, “I dream of being self-sufficient”. We think back to the good old days of the pioneers when they created an idyllic House on the Prairie lifestyle. And the first thing they need to consider is land, which is also the biggest expense. …
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Water is so important for everyone; it is recommended that we should drink at least 2 liters every day to keep us fit and healthy. I have never used water from my faucet for drinking because, although it looks clear and clean, I’m a little paranoid as to what invisible chemicals or bacteria it may …
For the homestead community, for many workers, and for those who live off-grid, a generator is an essential tool that we demand reliability from in all weather conditions. Here’s how to run a generator in the rain safely. I have a solar power system that powers most things inside my house, however, I use a …
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Gardens are many things to many people. For some, it’s all about the flowers and creating an external room to a house that can be enjoyed by looking through the windows, or by sitting and socializing whilst surrounded by nature. For countless others, it is the ability to grow an abundance of crops; there is …
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Today, the majority of people have become oblivious to the waste that is ending up in landfills. Has the generation of people who could construct, and repair things been superseded by people who are too eager to throw things away? Many items that are broken are simply thrown away. Countless items that are not broken, …
A homesteader’s life, despite what any person who lives the 9 to 5 thinks, is not a simple one. Countless tasks are constantly being added to the work schedule, therefore it is vital to be organized and willing to embrace technology, tools or techniques that help to render this lifestyle achievable. The usefulness of plastic …
While any person can survive without eating for three or four weeks before any serious health issues occur it is only possible to survive for three or four days without water. The human body is made up of 70% water, a decent indication of why water is so important to everyone. Water is everywhere, we …
